1987 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 795 kg more than 1961 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Estate | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |